Local Births and Business Travel Across Cameron
Mr and Mrs Charles Bradley of Killeen announce the birth of son Scott Langdon Bradley at St Edwards Hospital on October 23 1948 weighing seven pounds three ounces. The mother is Mary Dacy Langdon. Mrs Stephnia Ludwig of Minerva conducted business in Cameron Friday. Milton J Schiller of Jerry Schiller Motor Co and Joe Anderson of Anderson Motor Co Cameron traveled to Detroit Michigan this week.
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Charles Bradley
Killeen
St. Edwards Hospital
Scott Langdon Bradley
Mary Dacy Langdon
Stephnia Ludwig
Minerva
Cameron
Milton J. Schiller
Jerry Schiller Motor Co
Joe Anderson
Anderson Motor Co
Detroit
Michigan
Clarkes Welcome Baby Jimmy Ray In Buckholts
Mr and Mrs Glen W Clark of Buckholts announce the birth of a son at St Edwards Hospital on October 19 1948. The infant weighed five pounds twelve ounces and has been named Jimmy Ray.
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Glen W. Clark
Buckholts
St. Edwards Hospital
Jimmy Ray
Sahara Desert Population and Size Comparison
A claim states about two million people live in the Sahara and that the desert’s area equals roughly the size of Europe. The report presents a broad geographic and demographic comparison without detailing sources or methodology.
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Sahara Desert
Europe
Snake Coil Prevents Strikes When Relaxed Like Rope
A coiled snake adopts a rope like shape and loses the immediate ability to strike. Observers note defensive behavior alters hunting readiness while in a tight, compact coil.
Golden wedding honors for Prof and Mrs Farrington in Huntsville
Mr and Mrs Frank Stewart and their son Franklin Jr joined the Golden wedding celebration for Professor and Mrs C B Farrington held in Huntsville last Sunday.
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Frank Stewart
Franklin, Jr
C. B. Farrington
Huntsville
Mrs J H Newton and Daughter Visit Cameron Woman
Mrs J H Newton and her daughter Kathryn from Houston are spending the week visiting Mrs Kathryn Robbins in Cameron, enjoying hospitality and social visits in the county.
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J. H. Newton
Kathryn
Houston
Kathryn Robbins
Cameron
Jai alai deemed world fastest game by Cuban origin
The Cuban sport jai alai, resembling handball, is described as the fastest game in the world.
Milano Man Visits Cameron One Day This Week
Victor Wimberly of Milano spent a day in Cameron as a visitor this week, stopping to mingle with residents and observe local life.
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Victor Wimberly
Milano
Cameron
Atomic bomb test recorded as light earthquake in 1945
The July 16 1945 atomic bomb test over New Mexico produced a seismic reading comparable to a light earthquake in the United States.
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New Mexico
United States
Lottery funded founding of the Nation's Capital
A lottery raised funds for the founding of Washington, D.C., and George Washington bought the first lottery ticket.
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Washington, D. C
George Washington
Doctors Cypert Visit At Rosebud Home
Drs. Joe B. Cypert and his wife visited relatives in Rosebud, staying with Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Cypert during the past weekend.
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Joe B. Cypert
Rosebud
W. H. Cypert
Mrs Vada Walters Visits Cameron to See Relatives
Mrs Vada Walters of Center Point spent several days in Cameron visiting relatives and spending time with family.
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Vada Walters
Center Point
Cameron
Lexington couple welcome son Joel Dennis Ahrendt
Mr and Mrs W FE Ahrendt of Lexington announce the birth of a son named Joel Dennis born October 19 1948. The baby weighed seven pounds four ounces.
Angell Family Visits Cameron During Weekend
B. F. Angell and his Bazaria family spent the past weekend in Cameron visiting relatives and renewing family ties in the area.
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B. F. Angell
Family of
Bazaria
Cameron
Democrat Visitor Hugh McKinney Visits Cameron
Hugh McKinney of Jones Prairie visited Cameron on Tuesday and expressed interest in the upcoming November election. The Jones Prairie Democrat is noted as following the campaign and outcomes.
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Hugh McKinney
Jones Prairie
Cameron
McKinney
Mrs Stidham Visits Relations in Cameron and Austin
Mrs Tom Stidham returned from a visit with her daughter in Austin and spent Wednesday visiting relatives in Cameron before returning home at Jones Prairie.
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Tom Stidham
Austin
Cameron
Jones Prairie
Wood couple visits Cameron with Durnie family ties
Mr and Mrs George E Wood of Birmingham Michigan spent a week in Cameron with Mrs Wood s parents Mr and Mrs Frank B Durnie Mrs Wood formerly Lucille Durnie retains family connections in Cameron
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George E. Wood
Birmingham
Michigan
Cameron
Darks welcome son Richard Garner at St Edwards
Mr and Mrs Clayton E Dark of Rockdale announce the birth of a son at St Edwards Hospital on October 25 weighing five pounds two ounces The newborn has been named Richard Garner
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Clayton E. Dark
Rockdale
St. Edwards Hospital
Richard Garner
Lincoln Barber Family Plans Cameron Homecoming Visit
Mr and Mrs Lincoln Barber Jr and their Jacksonville children will visit Cameron for the weekend to attend the local Homecoming events and spend time with the community.
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Lincoln Barber, Jr
Jacksonville
Cameron
Local resident Annie Reese and Velma Reese family return home
After weeks with her mother Mrs. Annie Reese, and Mrs. T A Rowsey with husband, they have returned to their home in Los Angeles California. Mrs Rowsey is the former Velma Reese and was reared here.
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Annie Reese
T. A. Rowsey
Los Angeles
Calif
J A Bailey of Burlington Transacted Business in Cameron
J A Bailey of Burlington transacted business in Cameron on Wednesday. The report notes the visit and activities conducted during the trip.
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J. A. Bailey
Burlington
Cameron
Mrs. Cora Cammer Ill at Home in Cameron
Mrs Cora Cammer is reported ill at her Cameron residence. Friends extend wishes for a quick recovery.
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Cora Cammer
Cameron
Mrs. Sophia Winfield and son visit Cameron friends
Mrs. Sophia Winfield and her son Sam of Austin spent a Wednesday in Cameron visiting friends. The trip highlighted a family outing in midweek with time shared locally.
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Sophia Winfield
Sam
Austin
Cameron
Caldwell man engages in courthouse business this week
J. A. Hood of Caldwell transacted business at the Courthouse one day this week.
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J. A. Hood of
Caldwell
Burlington man visits Cameron on business
J. A. Bailey of Burlington made a business trip to Cameron recently to discuss commerce and potential partnerships.
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J. A. Bailey
Burlington
Cameron
Kirk Family Guests Attend Dallas Fair
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Kirk and Mrs. Kirk's parents Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Walker of Milano were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Boland of Ft. Worth last weekend. They attended the Dallas fair on their return home.
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Thomas M. Kirk
Ed James Visits Cameron on Buckholts Business
Ed James of Buckholts traveled to Cameron this week for business engagements with local firms and meetings aimed at exploring new opportunities.
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Ed James
Buckholts
Cameron
Gohmert Families Attend Baylor Homecoming Weekend
Mr and Mrs Louis B Gohmert of San Angelo attended the Baylor Homecoming and spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs L F Gohmert of Cameron, reflecting family ties during the event.
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Louis B. Gohmert
San Angelo
Baylor
L. F. Gohmert
Cameron
Mrs. J. M. Weems Ill at Newton Memorial Hospital
Friends report Mrs. J. M. Weems is hospitalized in Newton Memorial Hospital under medical care. No further conditions or details are provided.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Glass Tour New Orleans
Mr and Mrs Lester Glass of Glass The Florist are spending a week in New Orleans Louisiana visiting local shops and sights during a short vacation.
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Mrs. Lester Glass
Glass the Florist
New Orleans
Louisiana
Penick & Ford, Ltd., Inc
Galveston Visitors Stay With Baskins This Week
Mrs. Grady Baskin and her son Grady Jr of Galveston visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Baskin and Mrs. John Denson this week sharing hospitality with the families.
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Grady Baskin
Grady Jr
Galveston
Roy Baskin
John Denson
Buffington Family Attends San Antonio Church Services
Minister M. J. Buffington and his wife and baby attended Sunday services at the Church of Christ in San Antonio and visited Mrs Buffington’s relatives in Floresville before returning home to Cameron.
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M. J. Buffington
Church of Christ
Baby
San Antonio
Mrs. Buffington
Floresville
Cameron
Hensley Child Ill in Cameron Hospital
Billy Hensley son of Mr and Mrs Roy Hensley of Cameron is ill and receiving treatment at St Edwards Hospital.
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Billy Hensley
Roy Hensley
Cameron
St. Edwards Hospital
Mrs Elmer Malone Visits Cameron With Grandchildren
Mrs. Elmer Malone and grandchildren G. Y. and Jane from Houston are visiting friends and relatives in Cameron for a few days.
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Elmer Malone
G. Y. and
Jane
Houston
Cameron
Girl Scouts to Attend Sunday Service at First Methodist
In recognition of National Girl Scout week the Girl Scouts from all troops will be the special guests of the First Methodist church in the Sunday morning service.
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First Methodist Church
Coleman Couple Visited Dallas and Fort Worth Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs James L Coleman traveled through Dallas and Fort Worth this weekend. They visited several city sites and returned with stories of the trip.
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James L. Coleman
Dallas
Ft. Worth
John Hairston Attends Funeral of Lee McCulloch
John Hairston attends the funeral service for Lee McCulloch held at Liberty Fri. The obituary notes local ties and community presence at the service.
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John Hairston
Lee McCulloch
Liberty
Mrs Gene Smith Visits Houston with Family
Mrs Gene Smith spends a week with her children Mr and Mrs Monroe Smith in Houston enjoying family time and local sights during the visit.
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Gene Smith
Mrs
Monroe Smith
Houston
Illness of James Hugo Janes in Newton Memorial Hospital
James Hugo Janes, son of Mr and Mrs John D Janes, is ill and a patient at Newton Memorial Hospital.
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James Hugo Janes
John D. Janes
Newton Memorial Hospital
Pratt Family Weekend Visit in Somerville
Mr and Mrs Marvin Pratt and their children spent the weekend in Somerville with Mrs Pratt s relatives.
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Mrs. Marvin Pratt
Somerville
Mrs. Pratt
Illness of Nancy Humbird at Newton Memorial Hospital
Nancy Humbird, young daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Humbird of Cameron, is ill and a patient at Newton Memorial Hospital.
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Nancy Humbird
Mrs. Earl Humbird
Cameron
Newton Memorial Hospital
Freeman Slocomb family visits in hometown weekend
Mr and Mrs Freeman Slocomb and daughters Becky and Cattilou from San Antonio spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs B Slocomb in their hometown residence.
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Freeman Slocomb
Becky
Cattilou
San Antonio
Mrs. B. Slocomb
Weekend Visit Ties A D Lagrone To Milane Relatives
A. D. Lagrone spent the weekend with relatives and friends in Milane, sharing time with kin and local acquaintances during the stay.
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A. D. Lagrone
Milane
Walston Couple Take Business Trip to Temple
Mr and Mrs E H Walston traveled to Temple on Thursday for a business visit.
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E. H. Walston
Temple
Mrs Minnie Corbin Improves After Brief Illness
Mrs Minnie Corbin has been ill at home for a few days this week but is improving. She remains under care and attention as she recovers at her residence.
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Minnie Corbin
Hillyers Leave for San Antonio Visit
Mr and Mrs L H Hillyer departed Saturday to visit their children in San Antonio for a few days.
Western Union Post Heads to Goose Creek for Vaughn
Myra Jean Vaughn who has managed the Western Union in Cameron during Mrs Todd's illness will become the Goose Creek Western Union manager. She plans to leave for Goose Creek the last of the week.
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Myra Jean Vaughn
Western Union
Cameron
Todd
Goose Creek
Friends of Mrs. A. R. O'Neal Report Illness
The notice states that Mrs. A. R. O'Neal is ill and confined, with friends urged to send support during her health setback.
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Rea
Gerick’s Electric
Allis-Chalmers
Are Go
Ww. P. Matyastik
the Herald
J. M. Weems
Richter
Robert
Claudette Colbert - Cummings
Ameche
Cameron Theatre
Udebaker
America
Studebaker Trucks
South Travis
Cameron, Texas
A. R. O'Neal
Burial Insurance
Marek - Burns Burial Association
Brer Rabbit
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